used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
behind-backs
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From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
Eskside
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From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
set up or found
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
and nothing more
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
a human being
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
rafteredadjective
having the rafters especially having them visible
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
Rosscraig
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From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
side-table
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From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
up to a particular time
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
at the time that
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
which person or people
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
but in spite of that
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
